| Motorcycle owners spend thousands on their bikes | | | | choose to upgrade their alarm system to one that |
| every year, customising, maintaining, insuring and | | | | includes an immobiliser which sounds very loudly, |
| registering them. It's definitely not a cheap hobby to | | | | should someone attempt to steal the motorcycle. |
| have, but motorcycle enthusiasts will soon tell you it's | | | | The elaborate systems also have digital tilt and shock |
| all worth it. Motorcycle security is often top of mind | | | | sensors which determine if the bike is under threat. |
| with motorbike owners, so here are some simple | | | | Some systems can even send you a text message |
| things you can do to secure your ride to avoid | | | | to alert you that your motorcycle alarm has been |
| vandalism and theft. | | | | activated. |
| Parking | | | | Tracking Devices |
| Always leave your motorbike in a well lit, busy | | | | GPS technology is a great tool to install so that you |
| location. Don't park your bike with the motor running | | | | can locate your bike if it is stolen. Just be sure to |
| - even if just for a minute. All someone needs is one | | | | have it fitted in an inconspicuous place on the bike so |
| second to jump on your bike and ride off! When | | | | it cannot be found and removed by a thief. In some |
| parking your motorcycle at your home, always keep | | | | cases, the companies that monitor the GPS systems |
| it locked up and out of sight in your garage. As with | | | | may charge a monthly subscription. These companies |
| any mode of transport, never leave your keys in the | | | | use high tech satellite equipment to pin down the |
| ignition. Take them with you whenever you park | | | | precise location of the stolen motorcycle. These can |
| your motorcycle. | | | | be expensive, but are dropping in price as they are |
| If you leave your motorcycle for extended periods | | | | more popular and areas of coverage have expanded. |
| of time on the street, it is recommended to consider | | | | The easiest way to avoid motorcycle theft is by |
| purchasing a U-bolt lock and a heavy, good quality | | | | using common sense when parking your bike. Make |
| chain. Try to park the bike close to permanent | | | | sure you leave it in an area that is well lit and use a |
| fixtures like cement pylons or poles. That way, when | | | | chain and solid lock every single time. Always |
| you weave the chain throughout the body of the | | | | remember to set the alarm and take the keys with |
| bike and wrap it around these permanent fixtures it | | | | you. Don't leave any items of value with the |
| will be almost unmoveable. | | | | motorcycle, as this is just an attraction to criminals. |
| Alarms and Locks | | | | Finally, make sure you have comprehensive |
| Many modern motorcycles come with some kind of | | | | motorcycle insurance to cover yourself should the |
| alarm or security system that is set off when the | | | | bike be damaged or stolen. |
| bike is moved. In many cases, motorbike owners | | | | |